Wednesday, February 26, 2025

Question: What Tennessee State University student-athlete became “the fastest woman in the world” at the 1960 Olympic Games?

Answer: At the 1960 Rome Olympics, Wilma Rudolph became “the fastest woman in the world” and the first American woman to win three gold medals in one Olympics. She won the 100- and 200-meter races and anchored the U.S. team to victory in the 4 x 100-meter relay, breaking multiple records.